Prussia. An Iron Cross 1914 Second Class for Non-Combatants, by the Official Royal Mint

(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 2. Klasse). A cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; on loop for suspension - marked “K.O” for “Königliches Münzamt-Orden”; with its period original non-combatant’s ribbon; the obverse with a raised central “W”, with the re-institution date “1914” in raised numbering on the lower arm, and the royal crown on the upper arm; the reverse with a central oak-leaf branch consisting of three oak leaves, with the original institution date “1813” in raised numbers on the lower arm, a raised Prussian crown on the upper arm, with “FW” in equally raised lettering directly below; measuring 42.92 mm (w) x 43.05 mm (h); weighing 17.8 grams; in overall extremely fine condition.